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Marnie Pehrson has been highlighting truth and talent for nearly 15 years. Whether she's writing a novel that spotlights individuals who've made a difference in the world or helping a talented entrepreneur create a platform for his life's work, Marnie's life is about underscoring truth and talent in innovative and compelling ways.

Through IdeaMarketers.com she helps talented professionals deliver their message to the online world by creating a platform from which they can establish their expertise. Marnie's clients refer to her as their "secret weapon" because she delivers so much in so little time -- always under-promising and over-delivering. Marnie is about finding and highlighting the "Wow" in people. Through her CreateAWOW.com podcast she spotlights people who have done things that make you say, ‘WOW! I wish I’d’ thought of that!" You may reach Marnie and her projects here.

Through writing and speaking Marnie teaches the principles behind a life well lived - the laws that bring both personal and professional blessings. Then she offers practical automated tools for creating your own WOW online.  

Marnie has been in business since 1990 and has been spotlighting talent online since 1995. For a list of some of her clients go here.  

Marnie started her home business back in 1990 as a computer trainer and consultant. In 1994 she wrote How to Run a Computer Training Business and began marketing it on AOL and Compuserve. By 1996, she and a friend (Alanna Webb) opened the first online mall. In 1998 Marnie combined her love for writing with her knack for marketing to create IdeaMarketers.com which has become the longest running article directory on the Web. SheLovesGod.com came along in 2000 and Marnie launched her inspirational writing career through this site.  

In 2004, Granite Publishing and Distribution began distributing several of Marnie's inspirational titles including Lord, Are You Sure? Her author friend Marcia Lynn McClure encouraged her to branch into fiction. After pitching the idea for The Patriot Wore Petticoats to her distributor, they suggested she run with it. This novel is based on the true story of Marnie's 4^th Great Grandmother, Dicey Langston, a Revolutionary War heroine.  

Once Marnie dipped her toe into fiction, she never wanted to leave. Other Southern novels followed including Waltzing with the Light, Rebecca's Reveries, Beyond the Waterfall, Angel and the Enemy, In Love We Trust and two titles in the Granite LoveNotes series, Hannah's Heart and Savannah Nights.  

Marnie, who was born and raised in the Chattanooga Tennessee area, is an avid enthusiast of family history. She integrates elements of the places, people and events of her Southern family and heritage into her historical fiction novels. Marnie's life is steeped in Southern history from the little town of Daisy that she grew up in (the setting for Waltzing with the Light) to the 24 acres bordering the famous Chickamauga Battlefield upon which her family resides. The Chickamauga Battlefield inspired Rebecca's Reveries, In Love We Trust and Marnie's BarnesAndNoble.com best-seller Angel and the Enemy (December 2006).  

In 2004 Marnie and Marcia Lynn McClure formed the CleanRomanceClub because they believe that women deserve a little romance without the shock. The club features 9 ebook titles from each author for a total of 18 ebooks possible.  

While pursuing her writing career, Marnie has put her computer programming background to use by continuing to expand IdeaMarketers.com and her other web communities. Over 25,000 writers submit content to IdeaMarketers. Marnie's latest passion is promoting an eclectic group of experts who specialize in everything from financial freedom to overcoming alcoholism to online marketing, small business, and real estate investing.  The Expert Village at IdeaMarketers is fast becoming both a quality resource for those looking for specialized information and for media outlets to find qualified experts on varying topics.  

In 2007 Marnie led approximately 1,500 Christians through a weekly study course called Rejoice In 2007. She continues to help Christians find joy in life through her site IAmJoyful.com

For a full list of Marnie's Web projects, go to Pehrson Web Group.

• Why did you start your home business in 1990?
• What advice do you have for those who have a hobby and how they can make a business out of it?
• You have multiples businesses, 6 children, church and volunteer activities, household responsibilities and a writing career. How do you stay balanced?
• How do you find time to do everything you do?
• What essential tips would you offer for those working at home with kids?
• You have been working as a solo-entrepreneur for nearly 18 years, what have you learned about perseverance?
• What tips do you have about marketing?
• IdeaMarketers is primarily an article marketing site. What is article marketing and how can it help the average business person?
• You have an innovative way of promoting other people. Tell us about IdeaMarketers and how it helps people with marketing and promotion.
• Do you have mentors? If so, who are they and what have they taught you?
• You hold an annual meet and greet with readers, tell us about that...
• What advice would you pass on to other people who may be thinking of making a change to pursue their passion?
• You've written both fiction and nonfiction. Which is easier to promote from a self-publishing standpoint?
• Your self-published Civil War novel, Angel and the Enemy made Barnes & Noble's Best Seller List. How did you do that?
• What are a couple pieces of advice that you would give someone considering writing fiction?